When Should Hypnotherapy Not Be Used?
Hypnotherapy Might Not Be Appropriate for a Person Who Has Psychotic Symptoms, Such as Hallucinations and Delusions, or for Someone Who Is Using Drugs or...
Hypnotherapy might not be appropriate for a person who has psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, or for someone who is using drugs or alcohol. It should be used for pain control only after a doctor has evaluated the person for any physical disorder that might require medical or surgical treatment.
Can hypnotherapy be harmful?
Hypnotherapy does have some risks. The most dangerous is the potential to create false memories (called confabulations). Some other potential side effects are headache, dizziness, and anxiety. However, these usually fade shortly after the hypnotherapy session.
What are the contraindications of hypnotherapy?
Additionally, some patients will not be able to be hypnotized due to brain trauma or cognitive deficits. In these cases, hypnosis is contraindicated. The use of hypnosis is generally not advisable for patients with borderline personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, or psychosis.
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